Armenia will never compromise over Genocide issueMay 2, 2007 - 18:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "The policy of establishing relations with Turkey without any preconditions makes sense for Armenia and gives it the diplomatic high ground. Improvement in Turkish-Armenian relations is going to need a deeper basis in civil society, and the establishment of diplomatic relations not only helps in official relations but also in fostering civil society contacts," Van Krikorian, Co-chair of the Turkish Armenian Reconciliation Commission (TARC) said in an interview with PanARMENIAN.Net "Turkey has at various times put forward different conditions and changed those conditions as well as the emphasis on different conditions. At some points it has emphasized the need for Azerbaijan's consent to the establishment of diplomatic relations between Turkey and Armenia and at other points it has raised issues of border recognition and dropping discussion of the Armenian genocide as conditions. Once again, it is worth noting the victory of nationalist politics over statesmanship. Ironically, the Treaties of Moscow and Kars which set the current border also contain requirements that Turkey give Armenia free access across Turkey. Turkey's continuing breach of those treaty requirements is a clear indicator that it is not really interested in territorial issues but has manufactured issues to appease domestic political forces holding the country back. Similarly, even though Turkey's interest in the Turkish presence on Cyprus is great, it has diplomatic relations with Greece. The problem is not Armenian policy, the problem is in implementation and by that I mean in countering the interests which are interested in maintaining or even exacerbating differences rather than solving them," he said. "One thing is clear: Armenia will never compromise over the Genocide recognition issue for the resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict," he underscored. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | SBP instant transfers now available from 190 Russian banks to Armenia To receive money from Russian banks, easywallet users need to go to their easywallet accounts. Armenia's Davit Chaloyan qualifies for Paris Olympics The Armenian boxer qualified for Paris Olympics after a series of successful bouts at the 2nd World Qualification Tournament. Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”. |